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Sydney · Pictures, dances & concerts
115 stories in Sydney's papers · page 2 of 6
THE " Grand Duchess " still continues to draw good houses, and promises to run another week at least. As is always the case, the music becoming better known is better liked, and encores of certain pet morceaux are now of nightly occurrence. Madame Simonsen and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →"THE Grand Duchess of Gerolstein" still continues to attract good houses at this theatre, though the election excitement has, no doubt, kept a great many intending patrons away. It is long since such a thoroughly satisfactory performance has been offered to the Sydney…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →THERE was a very satisfactory attendance at this house on Thursday last on the occasion of the farewell benefit of Mr. George Darrell. The programme consisted of a concert and readings; the third act of Hamlet, and the first act of the Grand Duchess. Mr and Mrs…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →FRIDAY and Saturday were devoted to the joint benefit of Messrs. Andrews and Carey. There was a remarkably good attendance on each evening. '' Arrah na Pogue " and a farce formed the staple of the entertainment. Messrs. Andrews and Carey were both in…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →A GRAND concert is in course of preparation for the benefit of Herr Carl Schmitt. All sorts of distinguished personages have promised their patronage, and all sorts of musical celebrities have promised their assistance, so that a bumper house and a first-class…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →SIR,—It is very much to be regretted that some steps are not taken to secure a weekly performance by the Volunteer Band in the Botanic Gardens. It is really a reflection on the musical taste of this large city that means are not…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Shortly after midnight the Theatre Royal was totally destroyed by fire. The house closed batmen 11 and 12 o'clock, after the performance of the 'Streets of London.'…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →THE engagement of Miss Maggie Oliver, and some of the old Prince of Wales company, has materially strengthened the attraction at this house, and since the Mirandas left there has been a fair average attendance. "Poul ah Dhoi" has been the piéce de…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Shortly after midnight the Theatre Royal was totally destroyed by fire. The house closed between 11 and 12 o'clock, after the performance of the 'Streets of London.'…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →SIR,—In reply to a letter with the above heading, which appeared in your issue of Suturday, the 16th instant, I am authorised to state that the Commandant will make arrangements for the Volunteer Brigade band to perform…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →It is seldom in the history of the world, let alone the history of so young a colony as this, that in so short a spice the chroniclers of the time have been called on to record the destruction of three theatres…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →AN early hour this morains saw the [?]mplete destruction of the premior theatre of Australia. It is scarce six months since the Haymarket Theatre was consumed by fire. Met long after the Pri[?]ce of Wales Opara Honso in…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →It is seldom in the history of the world, let alone the history of so young a colony as this, that in so short space the chroniclers of the time have been called on to record the destruction of three theatres. The…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A PLAY called "Euchred" was produced at the Victoria Theatre, last Saturday, and has been repeated during the week, large audiences being attracted. "Euchred" is of the sensational school, and, judging from the applause of those who have witnessed it, the author…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Just now, the leading attraction at the above favorite place of amusement is a clever sensational drama called "Euchred." It is from the. pen of H. W. H. Stephen, a native of Australia…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →AN early hour this morning saw the complete destruction of the premier theatre of Australia. It in scarce six months since the Haymarket Theatre was consumed by fire. Not long after the Prince of Wales Opera House in…
Continued on Trove, page 407 →"EUCHRED," after drawing unusually good houses through the week, was withdrawn to make place for "Orpheus" on Easter Monday. This burlesque has been localised by Mr. Garnet Walch, of whose capacity for such work the Sydney public has had more…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The week opened at the Victoria with the production of Blanche's burlesque of "Orpheus," localized by Mr. Garnet Waleh. Its reception the first evening was most favourable. The…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The above Association held a grand ball at the Queensland Hotel, on the evening of the 1st. The president, Mr. Oakes, in the chair. Dancing was kept up with vigour until 12 o'clock, when…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"ORPHEUS " still continues to attract good houses. On Monday Mr. Charles Young appeared in his old part in " Fra Diavolo." The east of this burlesque is good, but somehow it does not " go." Speaking theatrically, it is " played out," and not even the excellence of…
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